A blow has been dealt to the Israeli military, as a massive leak of confidential information has left Tel Aviv reeling. According to reports, Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, has obtained sensitive and classified information about over 2,000 Israeli soldiers and officers, including their personal details, family members, and even credit card information.
The information was allegedly collected through a combination of hacking, social media snooping, and public databases. The leak has sent shockwaves through the Israeli military, with many soldiers and officers receiving warnings from high-ranking officials about the potential danger.
The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that Hamas has prepared a comprehensive database of the information, which includes details such as full names, ID numbers, mobile phone numbers, email addresses, social media accounts, and even passwords. The newspaper described the situation as a "cyber nightmare" for Israel's security and intelligence institutions.
The leak is believed to have originated from a network of Israeli educational institutions that provide technology courses for the Ministry of Security. Since May last year, the network has been targeted by unknown individuals believed to be affiliated with Iran.
Experts believe that Hamas has infiltrated the network, allowing them to access sensitive information. The leak is seen as a major embarrassment for the Israeli military, which is already struggling to contain the impact of the Palestinian resistance movement.
The Haaretz report cited General Gabi Siboni, former head of Israel's military intelligence department, as saying that the information collected by Hamas is a major threat to military security. He warned that Hamas can use this information to obtain more sensitive information from soldiers' relatives and friends.
The leak has also raised concerns about the security of Israel's military personnel and their families. Ari Bin Aami, an expert on cyber affairs at Haaretz, said that even if the information collected is not sensitive, it is still dangerous because it contains personal details about soldiers' families.
The Israeli government has launched an investigation into the leak and is working to remove the compromised information from the internet. However, the damage may already be done, and the leak is likely to have significant consequences for Israel's national security.
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